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  • How Smart Lenders Are Scaling Without Burning Out

    How Smart Lenders Are Scaling Without Burning Out
    2025/10/06

    In this episode of Know Before You Owe, Jim Black sits down with Matt Coles to demystify what it takes to go from mortgage broker to banker, and why warehouse lines and AI-backed decision-making are key to scaling in today’s environment. They also explore how to prepare now for the next market cycle in 2026, how smaller lenders are outpacing big institutions, and how to avoid the burnout of previous booms. A must-listen for mortgage pros building for the long game.

    #mortgagebroker #mortgagelending #broker2banker #warehouselending #mortgagetechnology #realestatefinance #aifinance #loanofficerlife #mortgageindustry #knowbeforeyouowe
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    21 分
  • Why Your Tech Stack is Ghosting You (and How Rollout Fixes It)

    Why Your Tech Stack is Ghosting You (and How Rollout Fixes It)
    2025/09/29
    I sat down with AK Lalani from Rollout to talk about why your shiny tools don’t talk to each other, and how his universal API fixes it without you selling your soul (or budget) to engineers.

    Think of this as therapy for anyone who’s ever asked, “Why can’t this app just work with that one already?” From real estate CRMs to mortgage platforms and even AI workflows, AK shares how Rollout makes your tech stack finally play nice.

    Grab your headphones. It’s time to stop ghosting your integrations. #TechIntegration #RolloutAPI #PropTech #MortgageTech #RealEstateTech #KnowBeforeYouOwe
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    16 分
  • How First-Time Buyers Save on Down Payments With Shared Equity

    How First-Time Buyers Save on Down Payments With Shared Equity
    2025/09/22
    In this episode, I chat with Sanjay Kuttemperoor from Steadworth about how his platform helps buyers get into homes faster without being crushed by the traditional down payment. We talk through how shared equity works, the risks, the math, and why this is a big deal for first-time buyers and beyond.

    If you’ve been stuck renting or thinking homeownership is out of reach, you’ll want to hear this one. #RealEstateTips #HomeBuying #DownPaymentHelp #Steadworth #KnowBeforeYouOwe
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    22 分
  • Bill Sperry : Real Estate Mindset

    Bill Sperry : Real Estate Mindset
    2025/09/15
    On today's episode of Know Before You Know, we're joined by Bill Sperry, the most renowned voice in real estate. With years of experience working with hundreds of thousands of agents, Bill has witnessed the industry grow from the early days of the internet to AI-based business models.

    We discuss why relationships will continue to trump leads, how to remain relevant in a cacophonous world, and what the next five years of real estate hold. If you want real-world insights blended with high-level strategy, you'll want to lean in for this discussion. #realestatepodcast #futureofrealestate #realtorlife #businessstrategy #aiandrealestate
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    27 分
  • What Most Homebuyers Don’t Know About Title Insurance Costs

    What Most Homebuyers Don’t Know About Title Insurance Costs
    2025/09/08

    In this quick and insightful episode of Know Before You Owe, Jim Black sits down with Grant Marple to talk about why title insurance fees are misunderstood, often overpriced, and completely within the buyer’s control. They unpack what’s actually covered by title insurance, why mechanics liens are more common than people think, and how you can use title transparency as a negotiation advantage, whether you’re refinancing or buying. Great for buyers, agents, and lenders who want to stretch every dollar.
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    12 分